Instructional Paraprofessional - Student Advocate

Alpine-School-District; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine School District in Utah seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional (Student Advocate) for the secondary level. The role provides instructional support, monitors student behavior, and assists with clerical tasks to aid teachers and students.

Hours are 5.5 per day with hourly pay lanes: Lane 5 at $15.61 and Lane 6 at $16.62 (training may qualify for lane 6). Apply via Todd Jepperson.

Qualifications

• Age 16+.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete mandatory employee training within the first 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Adapts activities and materials under teacher direction to reinforce objectives.
• Assists in administering tests and makeup work to support classroom progress.
• Monitors student behavior and assists in implementing IEP/504 objectives.
• Provides clerical support and helps with data collection for progress notes.
• Supervises students during transitions and non-classroom times.

Skills

Student supervision

Classroom support

Clerical tasks

Data collection

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Instructional Paraprofessional - Student Advocate JobID: 17260

• Position Type:
  Education Support Professional - Support Staff/ ESP Support Staff-Secondary
• Date Posted:
  8/25/2026
• Date Available:
  08/25/2026

Instructional Paraprofessional (Student Advocate) - Secondary

Non-contract, no benefits

Hours a day: 5.5

Hourly rate:Untrained- Lane 5 $15.61

Trained- Lane 6 $16.62 (Employee will have the option to complete an in-district training which will qualify them for lane 6)

Contact Information:

• Name: Todd Jepperson
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

The job of Instructional Paraprofessional (Student Advocate) is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned school with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; and providing clerical support to teachers and staff.
Essential Functions:

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and goals.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Assists data collection under the direction of the assigned teacher for the purpose of monitoring student progress.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. reading stories, listening to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforcing english lessons, providing spelling practice, facilitating activities, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Attends job specific trainings and meetings (e.g. first aid, behavior management, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP and/or 504 objectives.
• Demonstrates appropriate role modeling (e.g. conversation, manners, emotional support, listening skills, friendly and engaging attitudes, etc.) for the purpose of guiding students in the development of appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records and classroom equipment, work area, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods in a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties (e.g. screening phone calls, distributing materials, maintaining inventories, processing documents, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Supervises and escorts students to/from classes for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Requirments:

• Age 16+
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must complete mandatory employeetraining within the first 3 months of employment.